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W. Heath-Robinson: Old miner, drawn for the 1922 Heath Robinson Calendar commissioned by Atherton Collieries. Date: 1921
Pretty Corner, Sheringham, North Norfolk with All Saints, Upper Sheringham in the distance. Date: circa 1910s
Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR. 1A undergoing an engine changeRoyal Air Force - A Hawker Siddeley Harrier GR.1A of No.3 Squadron undergoing an engine change in the field, under the cover of an inflatable hide, during Exercise Heath Fir in Germany
Artist Norman Keene replicating the original drawings done by William Heath Robinson on boarded up shop fronts in London. Heath Robinson designed pictures to illustrate the particular merchandise
Latest frocks and smart hats by Robert Heath available at Knightsbridge, London. Date: 1930
Children campaigning against cuts in free school milkChildren campaigning against planned cuts in free school milk and other services, October 1970. Date: 1970
Illustration, A Song of the English, CalcuttaIllustration to A Song of the English, a patriotic set of poems by Rudyard Kipling (first published in the English Illustrated Magazine). Calcutta -- Me the Sea-captain loved, the River built
Advert for J. S. Fry & Sons Cocoa 1894Fry's Pure Concentrated Cocoa, confidently recommended for heath, Date: 1894
The Whole Art of Anti-Dive-Bomber CamouflageBritish military tanks and soldiers in disguise as civilians, so when seen from above the bombers don't attack. Date: 1941
The Roof Raising Defence to Defeat Dive-BombersLatest device drawn by William Heath Robinson to defeat the dive bombers is a roof-raising by system of cogs, balloons and other lifting machinery. Date: 1941
William Heath Robinson drawing showing soldiers unaware of the camouflaged famous Stonehenge moving around in Wiltshire. Date: 1941
Camouflage v Camouflage During Invasion PracticeWilliam Heath Robinson has come up with a solution to save on man-power in the East Coast of England. Revolving helmets being paraded around on a primitive pulley system with the locals clapping
Camouflaging the Colonel's BreakfastUnder elaborate cover the regimental cooks get to work, invisible from the air by a table of cabbages. Date: 1941
Way to Increase your Greengage Jam RationOwing to the short supply of sugar, it was necessary to cut down the amount used in the jam production. Illustrated by William Heath Robinson showing inside a jam factory where every part of
Invasion Bells and the Fifth ColumnA suggestion that a Gang of Spies could attempt to disguise themselves as innocent country folk and succeed in stopping the ringing of the church bells used in warning of attempted invasion
Woman wearing felt homburg hat. Date: 1940
Camouflaged civilians, home guards and dogs in a London park hiding from the enemy above. Date: 1941
Suggestion by William Heath Robinson for defence of London, a spinning platform land with camouflaged anti-aircraft guns. Date: 1941
Defence during the summer months from the beach, home guards hiding with their gun ready. Date: 1941
Trying to carry on as usual! Tennis players camouflaged from above in case of invasion. Date: 1941
German soldiers spotting buildings far in the distance, not realising that it's a setup consisting of a miniature country town coursing the perspective to be all wrong. Date: 1941
An air-trawling device for the use of British troops in Egypt, a drive against Marshal Graziani in the Western desert. Date: 1940
As a precaution against possible bombing precious art, relics, sculptures and memorials where moved out of London to a secret place. This was given to the Nation by the National Art Collections Fund
Successful campaign in the Libyan desert. Italian soldiers about to trigger an underground device. Date: 1941
Couples ingenious device so they don't wake up the baby. A makeshift pump that extinguishes incendiary bombs that have landed in your home without leaving the comfort of your bed. Date: 1941
How to Make Roof-Spotting a PleasureWilliam Heath Robinson invention for keeping watch from attack. A warden perched up high above the streets with an umbrella for protection, tea-cup-holder and an easy chair. Date: 1941
The New Top-Flat Rescue Apparatus in ActionApparatus for rescuing people from high buildings that have been damaged from heavy bombing. Date: 1941
From Bedroom to Shelter in OneKind warden sets the machine in motion to allow people to sleep through a air-raid. Swinging from bedroom to living room to shelter without waking. Date: 1941
British soldiers had landed in Italy by parachute, here is an illustration by William Heath Robinson showing how they returned! Date: 1941
Mussolini's Secret Weapon Disclosed!A new secret weapon devised for the use of the Italian forces in Albania. Date: 1941
William Heath Robinson shows how a remarkable and most heroic attempt was made by the Italians to convoy fresh fish to their troops through a minefield in the Mediterranean escort by fighter
Richard Nixon with Edward HeathRichard Milhous Nixon (1913-1994), 37th President of the United States from 1969 to 1974 (he was also 36th Vice President from 1953 to 1961)
Brian Walden, Edward Heath and Peter ShoreEdward Heath (Conservative politician, 1916-2005) and Peter Shore (Labour politician, 1924-2001), with the television interviewer and former Labour politician Brian Walden (b 1932). Date: circa 1980s
Mick McGahey with Arthur Scargill, trade union leadersMick McGahey (1925-1999), Scottish miners leader, trade unionist and lifelong communist, with Arthur Scargill (b 1938), miners leader and trade unionist
Tamper with a Railway Signal by William Heath RobinsonSixth column strategy, frustrating a dastardly attempt by the fifth a tamper with railway signal. Date: 1940
A Warm Welcome for Every ParachutistSixth column strategy: Foresight plans, if London gets invaded by landing Germans dropping from the skies dressed as British civilians they would be collected up by cyclist with tubs of hot boiling
Frustrating an Attempt to Disorganise LondonSixth column strategy: Disguised as Gothic pinnacles the famous clock, Big Ben is being altered by an odd contraption, to confuse the general public. Date: 1940
How to Make it Hard for the Invader!British Home Front are using a makeshift contraption to pinch a screwdriver making it impossible for the Germans to assemble an air-borne tank. Date: 1940
British Secret Weapons to Surprise the BocheMilitary invention by William Heath Robinson to surprise the enemy. Jumping tanks, Boche-grabbers composed of expanding and retracting claws of great size and strength. Date: 1940
Rational Gadgets For Your Coupons by William Heath RobinsonCustomers are put on scales to determine how much butter they are entitled to, the heavier the person is, the more butter they are given. Date: 1940
Dental or Mental? by William Heath RobinsonA suggested method of tooth-extraction with a primitive contraption. Date: 1924
Prepare for the Holidays by William Heath RobinsonA man learning how to swim without water by correspondence from a college by letter. Date: 1919
Uncrossing the Crosses on a Hot + BunA contraption for removing the cross on a hot cross bun left over from Easter. Date: 1922
For the convenience of bathers, a neat appliance for pouring oil on troubled waters. Date: 1921
THE MOTHER EARTH WORMTO ITS WORMLET: Now, then, Florizel, that just serves you right. How often have I told you to keep away from the wicket during these Test Matches! Date: 1926
GARRICKDAVID GARRICK (1717 - 1779), English actor, famous for his Shakespearean roles, a few months before his death
Avro 652 Anson I N4877 - G-AMDA of the Skyfame museum at Staverton Airport N4877 was built at the Avro factory at Newton Heath, Manchester and was taken on charge by the Royal Air Force on Nov 17
The Caricaturists Scrap Book, H Heath Date: circa 1840